TRENDnet TPL-101U User manual

Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TPL-101U/TPL-102E
Version 07.14.05
Powerline USB adapter/ Powerline 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Bridge adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Adaptateur USB Powerline/ Adaptateur pont Ethernet 10/100Mbps Powerline
Guide d'installation rapide
Powerline-USB-Adapter/ 10/100 MBit/s Powerline Ethernet-Bridge-Adapter
Kurzanleitung zur Installation
Adaptador USB Powerline/ Adaptador puente Ethernet a 10/100 Mbps Powerline
Guía de instalación rápida

Table of Contents
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1. Prepare for Installation ......................................................................
2. Install TPL-101U/102E Utility .............................................................
3. Install Hardware ................................................................................
4. Install Drivers (TPL-101U only) .........................................................
5. Powerline Configuration ....................................................................

Verify Package Contents
Please make sure you have everything in the box:
Thank you for purchasing the TPL-101U/TPL-102E. Your new powerline network
adapter will allow you to connect to powerline networks using existing power lines in
your home or small office. Share files, an Internet connection and other network
resources using TRENDnet's powerline products.
This guide will help you set up and configure your powerline adapter. Following this
installation should be quick and easy. If you run into problems, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section or the more detailed installation procedures on the User's
Guide CD-ROM. If you need further technical support, please visit
www.TRENDNET.com or call by phone.
CD-ROM
CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide USB Cable
Quick Installation Guide CAT 5 cable
TPL-101U
TPL-102E
TPL-102E
TPL-101U
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1. Prepare for Installation
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Verify Equipment
Before installing this TPL-101U/TPL-102E you should have a:
1. Computer with an available USB slot (TPL-101U) or an installed Network Card/Router
(TPL-102E).
2. 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory (Recommended)
3. CD-ROM drive.
Important! DO NOT install the TPL-101U/TPL-102E in your computer until
instructed to do so. Please follow the instructions in Section 2 before installing
the adapter into your computer.
Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TPL-101U/TPL-102E
TPL-101U/TPL-102E
Version 07.14.05
Version 07.14.05
Powerline USB adapter/ Powerline 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Bridge adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Adaptateur USB Powerline/ Adaptateur pont Ethernet 10/100Mbps Powerline
Guide d'installation rapide
Powerline-USB-Adapter/ 10/100 MBit/s Powerline Ethernet-Bridge-Adapter
Kurzanleitung zur Installation
Adaptador USB Powerline/ Adaptador puente Ethernet a 10/100 Mbps Powerline
Guía de instalación rápida
Powerline USB adapter/ Powerline 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Bridge adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Adaptateur USB Powerline/ Adaptateur pont Ethernet 10/100Mbps Powerline
Guide d'installation rapide
Powerline-USB-Adapter/ 10/100 MBit/s Powerline Ethernet-Bridge-Adapter
Kurzanleitung zur Installation
Adaptador USB Powerline/ Adaptador puente Ethernet a 10/100 Mbps Powerline
Guía de instalación rápida

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2. Install TPL-101U/TPL-102E Utility
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
1. Insert the TPL-101U/TPL-102E CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive;
the installation menu window will appear automatically. If the window does not appear
automatically, click Start, click Run, and type E:\Autorun.exe in the text-field. Click
OK to start the installation.
3. Click Next.
2. On the Installation Menu, click Install Utility.
NOTE: Replace “E” in “E:\Autorun.exe” with whichever letter is assigned to your
CD-ROM drive.
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5. Click Next.
6. Click Install.
4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.

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8. If you get this window below, then click OK. If you do not get this window below,
please proceed to the next step.
7. A warning message will tell you that the device you're installing has not yet been
certified for Windows XP compatibility. Click Continue Anyway. For Windows 2000,
click Yes.

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9. Click Finish.
10. Click Yes to reboot your system.

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3. Install Hardware
Connecting the TPL-102E to your workstation:
1. After restarting your computer, plug the TPL-102E into an available Power Outlet.
DO NOT plug the TPL-102E into a Power Surge protector.
2. Use a CAT 5 network patch cable to connect the TPL-102E to your workstation's
network card.
3. Please proceed to section 5.
Installing the TPL-101U USB Powerline Ethernet Adapter:
Proceed only if you have already completed the steps in Section 2
1. After restarting your computer, plug the TPL-101U into an available Power Outlet.
DO NOT plug the TPL-101U into a Power Surge protector.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the TPL-101U to your workstation.
3. Please proceed to section 4. Install Drivers.
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4. Install Drivers (TPL-101U only)
Windows 98SE/ME
Windows 2000
1. After installing the utility software, connect the Powerline USB Adapter to your
computer's USB port. Windows will detect new hardware and load the driver
automatically.
1. A message will tell you that the driver you're about to install “does not contain a digital
signature” and will ask you if you want to continue the installation. Click Yes.
Congratulations!
Installation is now complete.

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Windows XP
1. After your computer reboots, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Verify
that Install the software automatically is selected and that the TPL-101U/102E CD-
ROM is in your CD-ROM drive. Then, click Next.
2. A warning message will tell you that the device you're installing has not yet been
certified for Windows XP compatibility. Click Continue Anyway.
3. Click Finish.

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5. Powerline Configuration
1. Double-click PLC Configuration Utility on your desktop.
2. Verify the TPL-101U/TPL-102E's Link Quality.
3. Verify that the TPL-101U/TPL-102E can detect other Powerline adapters in your
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For help with advanced features please refer to your User's Guide CD-ROM.
I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but my powerline adapter
isn't connecting to any of my powerline devices. What should I do?
Please check your hardware installation. Make sure that the TPL-101U is
connected to your workstation, and make sure that the USB cable is working properly.
Make sure that the TPL-102E is connected to either your workstation or your router,
and make sure that the CAT 5 network patch cable is working properly.
I have verified that my powerline device is properly connected to my
workstation/router, but I cannot detect other powerline devices. What should I do?
Please wait between 5~10 minutes to detect other powerline devices. In the PLC
Configuration Utility, click the Network tab and click the Scan Powerline Network button.
Continue to press this button until you detect your Powerline devices.
I can detect my powerline devices on my powerline network, but I cannot connect
to the Internet. What should I do?
Make sure that all powerline devices share the same network password. Open the
PLC Configuration Utility and click the Security tab. Click Restore Default to use the
default password. Go to each powerline device, open the PLC Configuration Utility,
and click Restore Default for each Powerline device.
All my powerline devices share the same network password, but I cannot connect
to the Internet. What should I do?
Make sure that your Router is connected to the Internet. If it is not connected to
the Internet, double check your hardware settings and contact your ISP. Double check
and make sure that your Router or DHCP server is assigning IP Addresses to every
workstation on your network.
If you still encounter problems, please refer to the User's Guide CD-ROM or contact technical
support.
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Certifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received.
Including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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